Germany thrashed World Cup debutants Curacao 7-1 on June 15 while Japan fought back to grab a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands as Iran made their long-awaited arrival in the United S…
The World Cup can be a platform for football fans around the world to embrace traditions like the Netherlands' orange walk, Scotland's Tartan army or the viral standing Congo fan.…
US host city braces for protests near stadium as Iran prepares to start its World Cup campaign against New Zealand.
Iran's coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Sunday that his team is simply at the World Cup to 'represent the respectful people of Iran.' A press conference took place barely an hour afte…
Shadi's take on the start of the World Cup Shadi's take on the unravelling ceasefire between Iran and the US Shadi's take on the collapse of a jet-fighter deal between France and …
Ecuadorian football fans packed Philadelphia’s Rocky Steps to cheer on the South American nation in its opening
The history of the FIFA World Cup has been shaped not only by sport but also by global conflict and crisis, ranging from early travel and financial limitations
New York likes to imagine itself as the centre of the world. On some nights, perhaps it is. The city found itself juggling two sporting love affairs at once on Saturday night. Mor…
Every four years, much of the world turns its attention to World Cup football. In Saiden, a village tucked into the hills of Meghalaya in northeastern India, another spectacle is …
Dominating 4-1 victory adds to joy of Team USA fans relishing the opportunity to see football on the brightest stage.
Should it reflect the host countries? Be a global banger? Value a chant-along chorus? There's an argument to make for each — or perhaps all.
Ahead of the US’s first match, Al Jazeera spoke to World Cup fans in Los Angeles. They expressed their excitement for upcoming matches and shared their predictions for future wins.